US Bridges

Park Road over Santa Fe Railroad

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 10.38 Miles South of I-40 · Structure no. 8430003P0000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Park Road over Santa Fe Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Road over Santa Fe Railroad in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2039. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Road
CrossesSanta Fe Railroad
Location10.38 Miles South of I-40
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.984, -109.79797
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2019)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$15,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Road over Santa Fe Railroad built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over Santa Fe Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Park Road over Santa Fe Railroad carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Santa Fe Railroad?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Santa Fe Railroad?

It is owned by the National Park Service.